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Milford is a coastal city of about 52,000 people on Long Island Sound in Connecticut, between New Haven and Bridgeport. Founded in 1639 by English Puritan settlers, it grew up around the Wepawaug River and a long town green that is still the heart of its downtown, lined with historic churches, shops and restaurants.
Milford has about 17 miles of shoreline, and its beaches are its biggest draw. At Silver Sands State Park a sandbar called a tombolo leads at low tide to Charles Island, where legend says Captain Kidd buried treasure. A boardwalk links Silver Sands to Walnut Beach, and the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point watches over salt marshes at the mouth of the Housatonic River.
Downtown, the 1889 Memorial Bridge honors the city's founders, the Milford Historical Society's Wharf Lane Complex preserves colonial houses, and the harbor fills with boats in summer. The Milford Oyster Festival each August draws big crowds, and the Metro-North station makes Milford an easy day trip from New York City.
A state park on Long Island Sound with a long sandy beach, a boardwalk through dunes and salt marsh, and views of Charles Island. It is free to enter on foot, with a parking fee in summer. Lifeguards are on duty in season; walk the boardwalk at sunset for the best light.
A wide sandy beach in the Devon section of Milford with a fishing pier, a playground and a small arts district nearby, connected to Silver Sands by a boardwalk. It is popular for swimming, sunsets and walking. Pick up a snack at the beach concessions or the nearby cafes on Naugatuck Avenue.
A small city beach at the mouth of Milford Harbor with a fishing pier, a sandy swimming area and tidal flats that attract shorebirds and birdwatchers year-round. It is a good spot to watch boats come and go from the harbor. Check city parking rules, as summer permits or fees apply.
A small wooded island off Silver Sands reached at low tide by a natural sandbar, linked to legends of Captain Kidd's buried treasure. Its interior is closed in spring and summer to protect nesting herons and egrets. Check the tide tables carefully, as the bar floods fast and people get stranded.
One of the longest town greens in New England, running through downtown Milford past historic churches, monuments and lively blocks of shops, cafes and restaurants. It hosts concerts and the Oyster Festival. Stroll its length, then walk to the harbor along the Wepawaug River.
A stone bridge and tower over the Wepawaug River built in 1889 for Milford's 250th anniversary, with stones carved with the names of the town's founding settlers. It sits beside a small park and the historic mill pond downtown. Look for the founders' names along the parapet.
Three historic houses near the harbor run by the Milford Historical Society, including the Eells-Stow House, one of the oldest in Milford, with period furnishings and local history and Native American collections. Tours are offered on summer weekends. Check opening days before planning a visit.
A Connecticut Audubon Society nature center at the mouth of the Housatonic River, beside a unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, with an observation tower, boardwalks and exhibits. It is one of the state's best birding spots. Look for ospreys, terns and shorebirds in summer.
A big one-day festival held in August on the Milford Green and at the harbor, with live music, food vendors serving oysters and other seafood, crafts, a canoe and kayak race and children's activities. It draws large crowds. Take the train or arrive early, as downtown parking fills quickly.
A sheltered harbor at the mouth of the Wepawaug River with marinas, a public landing, waterfront restaurants and views out to Long Island Sound. It is pleasant for an evening walk or a meal by the water. Combine it with Gulf Beach and the Wharf Lane houses nearby.
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